School Psychologist - Repost

Dover-Sherborn Public Schools

Sherborn, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,023–$2,026
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Child Development, Community Programs, Consulting, Diversity, Environmental Research, Faculty Administration, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Literacy, Primary School, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, School Psychology, Special Education, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Sherborn, MA
POSTED
25 days ago

The Pine Hill Elementary School is seeking a school psychologist to work with all students. The school psychologist will evaluate students for eligibility for special education and will have a caseload of students who require counseling. In addition, the psychologist will consult and collaborate with school staff, teachers, administrators, and parents to support elementary students. The psychologist will also work collaboratively with the school counselors to enhance social-emotional learning, mental health supports, and services in the building. The successful candidate will have experience and responsibilities as follows: Consultation Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning, social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior. Evaluation Evaluate students for eligibility for special education services. Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning. Determine social-emotional development and mental health status. Intervention Provide skilled and evidence-based counseling to help resolve interpersonal or other challenges that interfere with school performance. Work directly with students individually or in small groups to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning. Provide explicit and direct training in social skills and behavior management. Help families and schools manage crises such as death, illness, or community trauma Prevention Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community. Develop programs to make schools safer and more effective learning environments. Research and Planning Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions. Candidate will have experience as a school psychologist in a public school and be familiar with the special education process, eligibility, laws, and regulations. Please visit our Special Education Parent Advisory Council Website: http://www.doversherbornsepac.org/ Dover-Sherborn Contract and Salary Schedule: DS Educator''s Agreement - FY 2023-2026 DS FY27 Salary Schedule Our district is committed to strengthening opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our educators are engaged in a collective effort to improve understanding and deepen practices to actively foster racial literacy and cultural competency. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and who have skills and experience to strengthen our district DEI work are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Dover-Sherborn Public Schools